Hi Virgil ... I am not sure why you wanted us to read that thread again. You are welcome here ... as is everyone. You are probably feeling like image about now... that's kind of the way many of us feel too lol.
I agree with what Mara said ... speak from your heart ... don't preach to us ...many of us have come from Christian backgrounds so we are very familiar with the Bible. We have chosen different paths ... we chose that. Share your life with us ... share with us how your faith carries you through your day. Read some of the other posts here ... respond to them if they touch your soul at all.
I respect what you believe ... you believe devoutly that Jesus gave his life for you and you want to follow the teachings of the Bible. I truely do respect that. Please respect that many of us don't believe the same as you do.
There are some members here who have had very very abusive dealings with clergy in their lives and your posts are deeply disturbing to them as they are reminders of a past they wish to leave behind.
Get to know us ... and allow us to get to know you.
I have a thought if you would like .... we have given people their own boards in the past when they wanted to post things that may not really be appropriate for everyone. Would you like to have your own board? You could share your teachings there and those who are interested could read them there. That way they wouldn't be on the General board where it feels as though you are trying to force your beliefs on us. I would still request that you don't speak as though Jesus is the only way. Jesus was a wonderful man with a beautiful message of love ... I hope you share that. Let me know.
Wanna begin again????~smiles~
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Cathy